Apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands
Netherlands: Apparent cost of general government gross debt was 1.7 Rate in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.7 Rate
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
22nd
of 25 countries
All-time high
7 Rate
in 1997
All-time low
1.3 Rate
in 2021
Years of data
29
1997–2025
Apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands, 1997–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Rate.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 1.7 Rate for apparent cost of general government gross debt in 2025.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands peaked at 7 Rate in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1.3 Rate, in 2021.
Netherlands ranks 22nd of 25 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 Rate | — |
| 1998 | 7 Rate | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 6.9 Rate | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 6.4 Rate | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 6.1 Rate | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.6 Rate | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 5.2 Rate | -7.1% |
| 2004 | 5 Rate | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 4.7 Rate | -6.0% |
| 2006 | 4.6 Rate | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 4.8 Rate | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 4.5 Rate | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 3.8 Rate | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 3.4 Rate | -10.5% |
| 2011 | 3.2 Rate | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 2.9 Rate | -9.4% |
| 2013 | 2.7 Rate | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 2.5 Rate | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 2.3 Rate | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 2.2 Rate | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 2 Rate | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 1.9 Rate | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 1.9 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1.6 Rate | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 1.3 Rate | -18.8% |
| 2022 | 1.3 Rate | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1.4 Rate | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 1.6 Rate | +14.3% |
| 2025 | 1.7 Rate | +6.2% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 1.7 Rate is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.4 Rate, 71% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 1.7 Rate is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.4 Rate, 71% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.97 Rate | 6.9 Rate | 7 Rate | 3 |
| 2000s | 5.07 Rate | 3.8 Rate | 6.4 Rate | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5 Rate | 1.9 Rate | 3.4 Rate | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 Rate | 1.3 Rate | 1.7 Rate | 6 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands?
- Apparent cost of general government gross debt in Netherlands was 1.7 Rate in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest apparent cost of general government gross debt recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 7 Rate in 1997.
- What is the lowest apparent cost of general government gross debt recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3 Rate in 2021.
- How does Netherlands rank for apparent cost of general government gross debt?
- Netherlands ranks 22nd out of 25 countries with data for 2025.
- Is apparent cost of general government gross debt rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Apparent cost of general government gross debt. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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